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Our subject areas impact many stakeholders in several industries. We aim to create sustainable relationships that will positively impact how each area operates. We are a ministry focused on enabling our people to realise their hopes and dreams of becoming productive and valued members of Caymanian society.

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Government School Students to Receive Free Laptops
Cabinet approves funding for a One-to-One Laptop Programme to Begin in September 2020. 3rd July 2020, 11:00am
Minister of Education Provides Update on Education amidst COVID 19 Pandemic
Statement from the Hon. Julianna O’Connor-Connolly, Minister for EYSAL on education amidst COVID 19 Pandemic  26th June 2020, 7:19pm
Ministry of Education Issues Guidance for the Reopening of Facilities
Further to the Premier’s June 17th announcement on the reopening of Educational Institutions, the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture & Lands (MEYSAL) has provided detailed guidance on the reopening procedures for all Educational Institutions which have been closed since 16 March 2020.  24th June 2020, 2:00pm
Ministry Response to OES Inspection Report on Home Learning in Government Schools
The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands (MEYSAL) implemented protocols for school closures and distance learning prior to the closure of schools on 24 March 2020. As a result, all government schools issued learning or activity packets to students to commence distance learning. 12th June 2020, 2:03pm

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Education Council

For the first time, the Education Council has been appointed under the new Education Law, 2016 and Education Regulations, 2017, both of which are now in effect.

The new legislation outlines more specifically the qualifications that members should possess in comparison to the previous legislation and specifically details the role of the Education Council.

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Dress Code Policy for Cayman Islands Government Schools

The purpose of this policy is to outline the expectations that apply to all Government Schools in relation to the dress code.

Scholarships

The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands is committed to providing students with every possible opportunity to fulfill their education and career goals.

Graduation Criteria for Government Schools

The criteria for graduation from government secondary schools are being applied this summer (June 2014) for the first time.